horrified
word · lemma: horrify
Definition
Feeling extremely shocked, scared, or upset because something is very unpleasant or frightening.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal language. Often goes with 'at', as in 'horrified at the news'. Stronger than 'scared' or 'shocked'. Not used for mild surprise—indicates intense negative emotion.
Spanish: horrorizado - aterrorizadoPortuguese (BR): horrorizado - apavoradoPortuguese (PT): horrorizado - aterrorizadoChinese (Simplified): 惊恐的 - 吓坏的Chinese (Traditional): 驚恐的 - 嚇壞的Hindi: सन्न रह गया - भयभीतArabic: مذعور - مفزوعBengali: ভীত - আতঙ্কিত - স্তম্ভিতRussian: в ужасе - потрясёнJapanese: 恐怖を感じた - ぞっとしたVietnamese: kinh hoàng - hoảng sợKorean: 경악한 - 소름 끼치는Turkish: dehşete kapılmış - şoke olmuşUrdu: وحشت زدہ - خوفزدہIndonesian: ngeri - sangat takut
Example Sentences
She was horrified by the movie.
basic
I am horrified at the mess in this room.
basic
The children were horrified when they heard the loud noise.
basic
He looked horrified when he realized what had happened.
natural
I'm horrified to think I almost forgot your birthday!
natural
She was horrified at the cost of the repairs.
natural